How Do You Spell GILKES?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪlks] (IPA)

The word "gilkes" can be a bit challenging to spell if you're unfamiliar with it. IPA phonetic transcription breaks it down as /ɡɪlks/. The "g" sounds like the "g" in "go", and the first syllable has an "i" sound like in "sit". The "l" is pronounced as usual, and the "k" is pronounced like in "kite". The "e" is silent, so the final syllable sounds like "ks". Once you know this, spelling "gilkes" correctly will be a breeze!